When I make small flowers from MMF and I want them to cup instead of lay flat, I use the little paint trays w/the wells to dry them in. What can I use for larger flower? I have the Wilton formers, but won't they only make 2 sides cup up? Hope this makes sense.

I use an egg carton.

I'll start keeping my egg cartons. What a great idea! Anyone else use something different? I think for a large daisy an egg carton will make the petals cup too much.

what about a recycled yoghurt (or similar sized) container? might need to cut it down in height though...

would a mini ball pan work?

Teekakes- I haven't used the ball and veining tool yet. I wasn't sure if it would work since I use MMF. I'm willing to try it. I love playing w/MMF.

My fondant never holds its shape enough to put it directly on the cake, unless I want it flat! What does the ball and veining tool actually do?

In culinary school, we used the back of a plastic spoon to shape the petal...

For drying, I use egg cartons, or I make tin foil molds.

Use the veining end of the tool, place the heal part of the veiner onto the top center part of the petal, lightly push in down and upward, pulling the veiner towards the center of the petal. This puts the nice indention into the petal and cups it inwards. It is very fast and easy to do.
I don't know if I have explained it very well but don't know how to explain it any differently. I learned this in a Wilton class so maybe they will have a diagram showing you how to do it on their website?

I have not made MMF yet but plan to do so today or tomorrow. I'll try it out on an MMF Daisy and see if it works at nicely as the Satin Ice fondant does. Have fun! Playing with Fondant is fabulously fun!!

I just had an idea while reading this thread...

How about using halves of plastic eggs left over from Easter? You could just lay them rounded side up on the counter and lay the flower face down on them. Since there are many different sizes, you'd have lots of choices, and I bet several stores have them on clearance right now.

What do you think?

A ramekin might work also. Mine are kind of flat on the bottom and i think would round up the sides well.

I have the foam type sleeves that they ship apples on to the grocery stores. Each one have 12 individual pockets (for like of a better word) and you can stack them to store away.

Ask the produce person and they will give them to you

I read somewhere that she's using the cupcake pans. Thought that was a great idea. Always keep it in mind in case I need to make MMF flowers

I use foam sheets that are the similar shape as egg cartons...lumpy bits. I got them out of a box that held electronic equipment. They are really good for shaping leaves as well. I also use heaps of aluminium foil, just tear off a piece fold into a square then shape as required.

another idea is patty-tins - the really flat pans compared with the usual cupcake/muffin tins.

Great ideas cake buddies! It's so funny you mentioned the Easter eggs because I had gone down to the basement to get a bunch out to try before I read your post. Great minds think alike. Ha Ha!